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CONTENTS MAY 2016 From the Rectory 4 Weekday Services 3 Sunday Services 46 Diary 45 Burton Bradstock 31 Littlebredy 39 Litton Cheney 19 Long Bredy 40 Puncknowle, Swyre & West Bexington 25 Shipton Gorge 29 Valley Notes 5 Sudoku 18 Crossword 26

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VILLAGE WEBSITES givinggiving details ofof events,events, news,news, history,history, photographsphotographs etc www.burtonbradstock.org.uk www.littoncheney.org.uk www.shiptongorge.org.uk www.puncknowle.net www.swyre.org.uk www.westbexington.org.uk www.littlebredy.com www.longbredy.org.uk

THE BRIDE VALLEY CHURCHES ST MARY THE VIRGIN: Burton Bradstock ST MARY: Litton Cheney ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS: Littlebredy ST PETER: Long Bredy Chilcombe (dedication unknown) ST MARY THE BLESSED VIRGIN: Puncknowle ST MARTIN: Shipton Gorge HOLY TRINITY: Swyre Rector: Canon Stephen Batty The Rectory, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4QS Tel: (01308) 898799 Assistant Curate: The Revd Sue Linford Tel: (01308) 897 Readers: Mike Read Tel: (01308) 897445 James Webster Tel: (01308) 898657 Yvonne Buckland Tel: (01308) 898492

WEEKDAY SERVICES, MAY 2016 Monday 2 9.00 Long Bredy Tuesday 3 9.00 Puncknowle Thursday 5 9.30 Burton Bradstock Thursday 5 10.00 Burton Bradstock Holy Communion Monday 9 9.00 Long Bredy Tuesday 10 9.00 Puncknowle Thursday 12 9.30 Burton Bradstock Thursday 12 10.00 Burton Bradstock Holy Communion Thursday 12 19.00 Puncknowle Reflect & Study Friday 13 8.30 Swyre Monday 16 9.00 Long Bredy Thursday 19 9.30 Burton Bradstock Thursday 19 10.00 Burton Bradstock Holy Communion Monday 23 9.00 Long Bredy Tuesday 24 9.00 Puncknowle Thursday 26 9.30 Burton Bradstock Thursday 26 10.00 Burton Bradstock Holy Communion Thursday 26 19.00 Puncknowle Reflect & Study Friday 27 8.30 Swyre

FROM THE RECTORY BURTON BRADSTOCK, DT6 4QS TEL: 01308 898799 The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited every parish in the country to participate in a Call to Prayer in the week leading up to Pentecost which falls in May. During this time we're asked to join in a wave of prayer throughout the Church of England, focussing on seven words from the Lord's Prayer 'Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.' The Call to Prayer will extend between May 8th and May 15th and on those Sundays I hope that the themes of God's kingdom and God's will can be woven into the prayer and preaching in our Valley churches. Apart from the way we incorporate the Call to Prayer in our formal services, this will be an occasion for any individual, if they so wish, to take these words from the Lord's Prayer into their own pattern of praying at home or elsewhere.

Sunday May 8th also sees a significant anniversary in the worshipping life of our Diocese and the wider church. Lay Readers (LMMs) will have been a part of the Church of England's ministerial pattern for 150 years and on May 8th our LMMs, James Webster and Mike Read and Yvonne Buckland will be preaching at services at churches in the Valley to help mark this important anniversary. This is a good moment to thank Yvonne and James and Mike for their vital contribution to the life of the churches in our part of Dorset.

This Spring, the Reverend Peter Saunt who, with his wife Tito has been a great support to the ministry in the Bride Valley, has celebrated his 80th birthday; we send our best wishes to Peter and thank him for his contributions to church life here.

The following study and worship sessions, each to take place during May and June, come with full recommendation - places can be booked with the Reverend Elfreda Savigear (who is organizing these sessions) on 424031 – there are fuller details on posters distributed to each of the Bride Valley churches:

A study day on ‘The Book of Ruth’ by a tutor from Sarum College. St Mary’s Church Bridport, Tuesday 10 May from 10 till 4. Bring your own lunch, drinks provided. Donations please.

Gospel Choir Day at St John’s Church West Bay Saturday 21 May – this will be led by Jo Sercombe, an experienced and talented choral trainer.

‘Understanding Dementia’ a day course with Diana and Peter Wright, to take place on Saturday 4 June at St Andrew’s Church Charmouth 9.15 a.m. till 4. 00pm. Please book by 25 May.

Stephen Batty 4

FROM THE REGISTERS On 1st February family and friends gathered at Weymouth Crematorium for the funeral of Jeanette Cecilie Porter, known to everyone as Jean.

Jean was born in Staffordshire, as a child moved to Bromsgrove where she trained and worked as a Secretary, married Percy and then on retirement moved to Burton Bradstock (with all her family!).

Jean and her late husband Percy involved themselves in the community, fetes, and in St Mary's Church where her ashes were buried on 2nd of February. Jean leaves a daughter, Diane, who is married to Rob Fedden.

We pray that the words of the Lord from Jean’s special poem Footprints may be their comfort in the coming days

‘during your trials and testings when you saw only one set of footprints tt was then that I carried you.’ Ryder Rogers

[Editor - Apologies - The above notice was omitted in error from the previous BVN}

VALLEY NOTES

A CRY FOR HELP Some of you may remember when a Coffee Morning was held in the hall at Puncknowle to raise money for The Uparo Project to help people in Tanzania. With the nearest Doctor 60 miles away it was decided to build where the local Africans could bring their families for treatment. The money raised paid for three medical workers and a midwife and for the drugs they would need, making a huge difference to the lives of the local people.

Now, at a recent committee meeting in Good Books, Veronica Zeigler’s daughter, working in Kenya, told us that the women in the area where she is working would be extremely grateful for sewing machines so that they could make clothes for themselves or to sell to make a living for their families. If you have an old machine you no longer use and would be kind enough to donate it to this worthy cause please would you contact me, Pam Coventry, on 01308 897765.

BRIDE VALLEY MESSY CHURCH NEWS Our monthly services have been going well, with new faces arriving each month. We’ve now outgrown our space in Puncknowle church and in April, Messy Church moved to Puncknowle Village Hall. The extra space allows us to offer a greater range of activities as well as accommodate more people.

Members of Puncknowle church have been very helpful and welcoming. Their support has ensured this new service got off to a good start.

March’s service looked at the various stages of the Easter story, beginning with Palm Sunday, followed by the last Supper, when we had hot cross buns and coffee instead of bread and wine. You could have heard a pin drop when Liz read the story of what happened on Good Friday. Everyone Easter garden made at Messy Church March 2016 was spellbound, even the youngest children, and some of the adults were visibly moved. We finished with the story of the Resurrection, told through a short drama, ending up with (of course!) lots of chocolate eggs.

The theme of April’s service was “After the Easter eggs…what happened next?” when we used a variety of activities to explore key events between Easter and Pentecost. May’s service will take place on Pentecost Sunday (115th May) so expect plenty of wind and fire!

From July 2016 we shall be meeting on the second Sunday of the month rather than the third as we currently do, but still at Puncknowle Village Hall.

THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS (SPAB) The above is running an initiative called the Maintenance Co-operative Project, the aim of which is to encourage, assist and educate teams of volunteers across the country, with a little time to spare, to maintain their local churches. Many churches have a

6 band of volunteers already but for those who don’t, or for that do but would appreciate some assistance, we will be there to help.

If you are interested and would like to hear more please can you read the guide on the SPAB website: http://www.spabmcp.org.uk

I am based in Portesham but hope to gather a team of about ten volunteers to offer a helping hand to churches from Bridport to Dorchester. If you are interested, please contact me on 01305-871317.

Matthew Bakewell email [email protected]

TOTS AND PRAM SERVICE An informal friendly service for all tots, babies and bumps and their parents/carers is held at St Mary’s Church Burton Bradstock on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 2.15 pm. It includes singing, activities, story time, refreshments and playtime. You’re welcome to the services held on Friday 13th May and Friday 10th June.

For more information about the tots events please contact either Audrey on 897227 or Heather on 897780.

CHARISMATIC SPIRITUAL FUEL Village churches aim to cater for all, so many have a ‘middle-of- the-road’ tradition. Country dwellers with a ‘high’ or ‘evangelical’ tradition often struggle about whether to go into a bigger town for worship most natural to them, or to support their local parish.

“The Filling Station Network aims to square that circle for Charismatic Christians”, says the Revd Daniel Ingles, Curate in the Beaminster Team, “With meetings on weekday evenings, usually in market towns, they feed those who need to worship in lively and informal ways at least some times. That can encourage them to support a more traditional local church on Sunday.”

Learn more or find your local group at www.thefillingstation.org.uk.

Cruse Bereavement Care runs an informal monthly meeting at Bridport Hospital for any who have been bereaved. Feel free to drop in any time between 10.00am and 12.00 on the 3rd Friday of each month for a “cuppa” and a chat. Contact Diana Wright 01308 456 967

FIRST STEPS TODDLER GROUP We invite any parents, grandparents or carers of children from babies until 4 years old along to our lovely toddler group. We have a good selection of toys and soft play equipment. We provide snacks and tea or coffee for the bargain price of £2! Please come along and support the group as we only have a small number at the moment. We meet every Wednesday (term time) from 9.45 am to 11.15 am in LATCH (Litton Cheney Hall) Contact Samantha Mulligan for more info: email [email protected]) ‘phone 01308 897470.

BRIDE VALLEY FLEDGLINGS PRE-SCHOOL We are open Monday to Friday 9-3.30 and have some spaces for the summer term. Have a look at our web site for calendar updates, our photo gallery and all the information about Fledglings that you need 01308 482410 www.bridevalleyfledglings.btck.co.uk

BURTON BRADSTOCK CE VC SCHOOL As I write this report we have just returned to school for the Summer term following the Easter break. Despite the Spring term being a short term in comparison to others it was a very busy one. The Summer term is longer but proving to be equally as busy!

We ended the Spring term with our Easter Service in the Church. The service started with a spring poem read beautifully by our Reception and Year 1 pupils. Boats class then told us all about Easter in other countries before we were treated to a wonderful rendition of ‘Hot Cross Buns’ accompanied by percussion and ukuleles. It was amazing to see how much progress the pupils in Class 3 have made learning the ukuleles in such a short time. To end the service Class 4 read out the very poignant prayers they had written. Interspersed with wonderful singing from the pupils, the choir and the congregation it was a fantastic celebration!

The children have come back refreshed after the Easter holidays and are all keen to embrace our new Learning Quest this term - ‘FFood and Farming’. To stimulate the children the whole school will be going on a trip to Washingpool Farm. As a school we are very grateful to the Friends of 8 the School, and everyone who supports their events, as they are contributing towards the cost of the trip.

I would like to extend my grateful thanks to everyone who turned up to support our Duck Race on Easter Monday. Despite the stormy weather we had a record number of people turn up to the event. A huge ‘thank you’ to the Friends for organising it and to everyone who helped out on the day. A special ‘thank you’ also to Rotary Club of Bridport for the loan of the ducks, CG Fry & Son for the loan of the fence panels, The Chocolatier Shop in Bridport for donating the first prize, Noreen Short for keeping us in constant supply of boiling water for the refreshments and to Iaan Reece (Parish Council), Lewis Dunn and Guuy Clatworthy (parents) for braving the river!

Winners on the day – Ducks: 1st - Dan Mayo, 2nd - Julian Piper, 3rd - Ian Staple, Booby prize – Debbbie Russell. Guess the Name of the Bunny – Ana and Eva Coughtrey. Guess the Eggs in the Jar – Jules Handyside. Obstacle race – Kaitlyn Wellman

It was lovely to see so many parents, villagers and holidaymakers having fun and, thanks to their generosity, we raised £1,1108 for the school.

Claire Staple Headteacher THORNER’S CE VA SCHOOL In the Autumn Term, one of our ex- parents, who is a stone carver, worked with all the children and staff to carve our school values in stone. Another ex-parent has done a wonderful job of putting them on the wall in the front of the school. Please do come and look – and admire!

The children sang and played confidently and with gusto at our Easter concert. Several instrumentalists played solo or in groups. Bredy did a fantastic dance, Eggardon their recital of ‘The Highwayman’ and Litton and Chesil a ‘chick’ song and dance. The 9

TSA helped the evening get off to a good start with their refreshments. Our collection for Wessex Heartbeat was £35.

Thank you to all who accompanied us to church for our Easter service and for our service at the start of the summer term. A big thank you to the TSA for providing hot cross buns and drinks to the children, staff, parents and friends.

Children from Year 2 upwards competed in a house spelling bee. The finalists were cheered on by their houses. It was a close finish and Edmund Hillary house won the Spelling Trophy. Super work, all, not least the parents for helping their children with the spellings.

Sport: We played the tag rugby county finals at Bournemouth and came 6th out of 28 competing teams. Our team lost only one match. What a fantastic squad! We played basketball against St Osmund’s Middle School, Dorchester, and won both Chesil and Litton have matches. Well done team! been making robots!

Bredy went to the Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre. They had an adventurous, if somewhat scary, time!

There was a hive of TSA activities in the last week of the Spring term. The Easter hat and cake competition were a great success; it was brilliant to see so many amazing entries and the children all enjoyed wearing their hats. The uniform and cake sale raised an amazing £104.50.

100 Club Spring Term 2nd Half: 1st Place £20 Jyotsna Chaffey 2nd Place £10 Rosemary Berring Jyotsna Chaffey, Headteacher BROOKLYN Wednesday 4th May 7.30 for 8.00pm LATCH See Litton Cheney Section page 24 for further details

BRIDE VALLEY YOUTH CLUB Dates for May 3 May 7-8.30 LATCH 17 May 7-8.30 LATCH

Bride Valley Youth club is open to all the children from the valley aged 8 upwards, for any more information please email Jill – [email protected]

SUNDAY 29TH MAY 2016 Thias takes place at the West Bay Showground, Bridport, starting at 12 noon. Funds raised for The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Woofability and Rotary Charities and the event is sponsored by Humbert’s Estate Agents. The show will include 10 pedigree classes and 11 novelty classes including fancy dress, (dog and handler), dog with the waggiest tail, dog most like its owner and many more. Come along and win a rosette or even a cup! The Judges are Gill Partridge in the Pedigree Ring and Lynnette Aylett in the Novelty Ring.

Shows in the main ring will include a displays of dog agility by the Portland Dog Agility Club and Dogs from Woofability. There will also be trade and charity stalls. Refreshments, both hot and cold, will be served on the field. Entry fee is £4.00 per adult and children under sixteen are free. Eight pounds for a family for an afternoon's entertainment is great value. Parking is also free. For further details please ring 01308 423318.

DAIRY FARM FIELD, PORTESHAM, SATURDAY 25TH JUNE 2016

Charity Event raising funds for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

COMMEMORATING ELLA PALLISTER’S 21ST BIRTHDAY

Various Bands throughout the day including LEGGOMEN, SLIPSTREAM, WTF BAND Bucking Bronco • Bar and Refreshments

2.00p.m. - 10.30p.m. Tickets £10

Ticket Informaon [email protected]

DON’T FORGET TO V0TE ON 5TH MAY 2016 The question to be asked in the Referendum is: HOW WOULD YOU LIKE WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL TO BE RUN?

By a leader who is an elected councillor chosen by a vote of other elected councillors. This is how the council is run now. or By one or more committees made up of elected councillors. This would be a change from how the council is run now

There is a link www.dorsetforyou.com/referendum-committees-west on the poll cards to a page setting out WDDC proposals for a new constitution, and also a link on that page to the current constitution.

The Public First Group is campaigning in favour of the second option, to adopt a ‘Committee System’, and their view can be found at www.publicfirstgroup.co.uk

BURTON BRADSTOCK FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART Spring Concert - Burton Bradstock Village Hall Friday 3rd June at 7.30pm See Burton Bradstock section on page XXXX for full details

For Art and Music lovers, the Burton Bradstock Festival, which this year takes place between 13 – 21 August, offers 9 days of indulgent pleasure, fired by international musicians of repute, and widely acclaimed local artists and craftspeople.

Have you ever yearned to be part of this action, behind the scenes? On moving to BB 10 years ago, it was my top ambition.

The organisers of the Art Exhibition and Sale would welcome help from anyone interested in assisting us to prepare, run, set up and take down the Exhibition. We are a small group of diverse friendly people, and we enjoy first hand experience of this wonderful Festival! For further information see www.burtonbradstockfestival.com/artexhibition.html

Lucky me, I got involved 5 years ago; do join us.

Liz Orza 01308 897451.

DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST SPONSORED RIDE & STRIDE SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2016

Cycle, Ride or walk to Dorset’s beautiful churches and raise money for the Trust and your own church at the same time!

Alternatively, consider becoming a sponsor of a participant!

For further information, please contact your parish organiser:- Burton Bradstock: Mr. Howard Bongers 898029 Littlebredy; Sir Philip Williams 482232 Litton Cheney: Mr. Freddie Spicer 482617 Long Bredy: Mrs. Elinor Frost 482269 Puncknowle: Mrs. Katharine Jones 898553 Shipton Gorge: Mrs. Janet Lane 897241 Swyre: Mr. Tony Taylor 898523

BRIDE VALLEY GARDENING CLUB We began our season in March with an introduction to the Community Orchard in Bridport, learning of its conception, development, types of fruit and their management, as well as the celebrations and community use of the orchard.

In May, we move from our usual day and venue as we welcome Anne Swithinbank to LATCH on Wednesday 18th. She will be telling us about her garden in Devon and answering any questions we may have. Tickets: members £2, non-members £5 (including a glass of wine or soft drink). These are available from Burton Bradstock Post Office or by telephoning 482602 or 897421.

Jobs to do in May Prune Clematis Montana after it has flowered and tie in climbers regularly. Plant out dahlias at the end of the month. Protect newly planted hanging baskets or pots containing summer bedding from any late frosts. Gradually harden off young crops before planting out in the vegetable plot towards the end of the month. Earth up potatoes in open ground and containers. Protect crops from carrot root fly. Pinch out the tops of broad beans, when they flower, to discourage blackfly. Lift and divide mint plants. Keep fruit bushes, trees and strawberries well-watered. Cilla Jones (Secretary) 898473

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BRIDE VALLEY BRANCH SOCIAL EVENINGS Held at The Anchor, Burton Bradstock. 7pm for 7.30pm MAY Monday 23rd JUNE Monday 27th There are no Meetings in July and August. Dates for September onwards will follow.

Please book your place for the above by calling Basil Dent 01308 897125 or Hazel Dalgleish 01308 897894

Membership of the Legion is not restricted to ex-Service Men and Women and is open to all. You are welcome to join us by calling either of the telephone numbers above.

ABBOTSBURY & PORTESHAM BRANCH THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND From 3 May until 1 June, national events will be held to mark the centenary of the Battle of Jutland, which was the largest naval battle, and the only full-scale clash of battleships of WW1. Involved in that conflict aboard HMS Collinwood was Prince Albert as a 20 year old midshipman who would later become King George V1. He survived unscathed. Also in the battle, but in this case on HMS Warspite, were brothers Alan Curtis Heard and Francis Guy Heard, each without knowing of the presence of the other – not so surprising, given the crew numbered 1220 men! Warspite was lucky to survive the action being hit 15 times with 14 men being killed in action. The Heard brothers were still on board the Warspite when the Grand Fleet accepted the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet at the end of the war. A/S Guy transferred in January 1917 to HMS Marlborough. We know much of this information due to research by our own (former WAAF member Betty Dominy (Branch Member) who is Alan’s daughter, born 31 May, 1924.

On 26 May we have a coach day trip to Wiltshire to the Army Air Corps Museum where the royal princes trained as helicopter pilots. Full details available – open to non-members providing advance notice and payment. Call 01305 267617 to book.

13 July is our Fish & Chip Supper evening at Portesham Village Hall: book ahead with Des Baker.

27 September to 4 October Des Baker’s tour of Amiens (France) and Mechelen (Belgium) gets under way; there are still vacancies

14 available. This event is in aid of the Poppy Appeal and Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance.

Would you be interested in a full-board 6-day cruise on the Severn River with a full complement of excursions, starting on 15 May 2017? Des would be interested to know if you have any interest such a holiday. Please call him soon so that he can assess its viability! Des Baker, The Social Fund Chairman 01305 267617 or “aveswood@sky,com”

BRIDE VALLEY W.I. We continue to have some great Bride Valley W.I. nights. In March, we enjoyed making spring inspired fimo mobiles, and mini Easter bonnets at our spring craft night and in April, we learnt about corsetry from our guest speaker.

Our next planned meeting is on May 19th at 7.30pm in the village hall in Puncknowle, and will be 'The history and magical demonstration of Egyptian dance'. This will open to non W.I. members, so please feel free to join us, as it is certain to be a fun evening.

The following meeting will again be an open session and fundraiser clothes swap, so come along for a bit of swishing and grab yourselves a bargain!

Watch this space for more details for upcoming meetings such as wine tasting at Furleigh Estate and visit to Ashley Chase cheese dairy.

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month , usually in the Village Hall in Puncknowle, and would welcome any woman living in the valley and beyond to join us. Please come along. The first meeting is free. If you would like to join our mailing list for more details, please contact Nic Arundel, [email protected], or check out our Facebook page, 'Bride Valley W.I.' GOOD BOOKS Bridport's Christian Bookshop St Mary’s Old School, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3RL Tel: 01308 420483

email: [email protected] website: www.goodbooksbridport.co.uk

Home of: Bridport Book of Hours, Threads of Hope, Pathways to Care, Bridport & District Good Neighbours & Hopeful Hampers. Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs. 9.00am-1.00pm, Wed & Fri. 9.00am-3.00pm, Saturday. 10.00am-12.00 noon. 15

AWARD WINNING CHEESEMAKER GETS DOWN AND DIRTY FOR CHARITY Not afraid to get down and dirty, a herd of Ford Farmers have signed up for the Pretty Muddy event which takes place in Southampton on 1st July. This is an event designed to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. and is run over a challenging course which involves crawling through under and over various obstacles and to show cancer that hell has no fury like a team of women dressed as a herd of dirty cows.

The team of employees from Ford Farm, the Litton Cheney based, award winning Dorset cheesemaker will be dressed as cows throughout the entire challenge, comprises Team Leader, Sian Whitlock, Fiona Goldsmith, Amy Read, Claire Churchill, Nicola Phillips and Wendy Davies. ‘Getting in training for the event now is critical and the first step is to learn to embrace mud, mud glorious mud.’ said Sian Whitlock, speaking on behalf of the team.

Fiona Goldsmith is quite used to getting down and dirty in fields, having played in second row of the Dorchester, Weymouth & Portland Ladies Rugby Club for the past five years.

This is the second time the Ford Farmers have taken part in fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Two years, ago, the team took part in Race for Life and raised over £1,000 for the charity. To support the Ford Farmers please visit their Just Giving page at https://www.justgiving.com/fordfarm The Rotary Club of Brit Valley COMPANION DOG SHOW Pedigree and novelty Classes At The West Bay Showground on Sunday 29th May from 12 Noon Funds raised for The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Woofability and Local Rotary Good Causes Event sponsored by Humbert’s Estate Agents

BRIDE VALLEY CAR SERVICE DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM GETTING TO YOUR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS?

IF YOU LIVE IN THE BRIDE VALLEY, A B.V.C.S VOLUNTEER DRIVER CAN GET YOU THERE

For more informaon, contact Virginia McShane: 425591

“My Devon Garden” with

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at Litton and Thorner’s Community Hall (LATCH) Wednesday 18th May 2016, 7.30pm

Members £2, non-members £5 Including a glass of wine or soft drink

Tickets are available from 18th April through: Richard Jones on 482602 (Litton Cheney) Sue Brown on 897421 (Burton Bradstock) and Burton Bradstock Post Office

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LITTON CHENEY VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: JOHN YATES 2, SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE, LITTON CHENEY [email protected] Tel: 01308 482392 ST. MARY’S CHURCH Our next church and churchyard working party will be on Thursday 5th May from 9.30. Do come along and help if you can (before or after you’ve voted, of course!)

Bell Ringing: The first wedding of the year is on Saturday 14th May when the bells will be ringing in the afternoon for the happy couple. Then on Friday 20th May we shall be welcoming a band of ringers from Philadelphia USA between 2.00 and 2.45 p.m. The church will be floodlit for a week from 30th May in memory of Reginald George Northover, one of Litton’s bellringers, who was killed at the Battle of Jutland on 31st May 1916.

BELL RESTORATION PROJECT We shall be holding another Quiz Evening at The White Horse on Sunday 1st May. It promises to be fun evening with great prizes, so do come along and support us.

LITTON VILLAGE FETE Bank Holiday Monday (30th May) 12 noon to 3pm in and around LATCH Come and enjoy a BBQ lunch, maypole dancing by Thorner’s pupils, bouncy castle, teas and ice creams, bottle tombola, coconut shy, games and wonderful stalls. (Sadly the previously-advertised model aircraft display will not now take place.)

Entrance only £1 for adults, children FREE.

Grand Draw tickets are on sale throughout the village now and will be on the day, with great prizes to be won.

We would be very grateful to receive donated items for the stalls, particularly: Cakes for Sale (Emily Cave 482266) - please bring on the day. Tray bakes, scones and cakes for Teas (Diana Cheater 482223).. Provisions (Diana Spicer 482617) - fresh vegetables and produce on the day, as well as jams, chutneys, preserves etc. Bottle Tombola (Freddie Spicer 482617). There will be a collection for donated bottles round the village during the week before the fete.

Also Books, China, Glass & Gifts, Plants (please bring on the day and label them so we know what they are!), and Household, DIY & Garden items.

Queries, offers of help or requests for items to be collected to Richard Jones (01308 482602 or [email protected]) please.

We looking forward to seeing you on the day.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY…… THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY WEEKEND: To join with the national celebrations, everyone is invited to a “bring and share” picnic on Sunday 12th June between 12 noon and 2.00 p.m. in the upper churchyard - a delightful area with wild flowers and a wonderful view. The bells will also be ringing and visitors will be welcome up the tower.

Do come along and celebrate!

… and on Sunday 3rd July the gardens at The Old Rectory will be open in aid of St. Mary’s, by kind invitation of Emily and Richard Cave. Not to be missed!

SOS FOR THE VILLAGE FLAGS There are two flags for flying on the church tower for high days and holidays, the Union flag and the St George’s flag; both are large (“three yarders”) and being made of linen require attention from time to time. Despite the addition of ant-fray netting the George’s flag is in urgent need of some tlc. Do you have a sewing machine and are you a dab hand with needle and thread? Could you insert a fresh piece of linen where the gale at Easter took its toll? If so and you are happy to administer first aid to the flags from time to time please contact Freddie Spicer (482617).

LITTON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL – VILLAGE ASSEMBLY/ ANNUAL MEETING – TUESDAY 10TH MAY The Annual Village Assembly will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday 10th May at LATCH. We will be discussing Neighbourhood Plans. Do we want one or don't we? Michele Warrington, Chair of Loders Parish Council has very kindly agreed to come along and tell us about Loders's experience in putting together a NP, jumping through all the hoops and eventually achieving a workable plan. We will also receive a presentation on plans for

20 a new children's playground but its success or failure will be very much down to you.

Following the Village Assembly, there will be the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council when officers for the coming year will be elected. Local residents are actively encouraged to attend and hear more about what the PC hopes to accomplish in the coming year.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - THE “CHARMOUTH DRAGON” MOBILE (VILLAGE) SHOP The mobile village shop which specialises in foods from local small farms (and jolly good it is too!) visits Litton Cheney every Friday morning. From Friday 6th May you will find it in the LATCH car park from 8.30 a.m. until 11 a.m., moving from its previous location at The White Horse. Please give the mobile shop your avid support. It is a worthy project, sells excellent products and supports local farms and food producing businesses. Memo to Self: Every Friday morning – LATCH.

VILLAGE DEFIBRILLATOR The defibrillator has now been activated and is ready for use. Instructions on its use via a video link is available on www.littoncheney.org.uk but it will be the South Western Ambulance Service (SWAS) who on receiving a 999 call will decide if it should be used. If it is not the right circumstances then the machine is bright enough to make the decision itself, in addition to the advice given by SWAS. Let's hope it gets very little use for all the right reasons.

LITTON AND THORNER'S COMMUNITY HALL (LATCH) EVENTS IN APRIL

Mondays Beavers and Cubs (2nd or 30th)) Tuesdays Short Mat Bowls 4.00 p.m.(if enough people) Wednesdays First Steps Toddler Group 9.45 - 11.15 Wednesdays Table Tennis 4.00 p.m. (if enough people) Thursdays Watercolour class 1.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. (not 5th) Thursdays Scouts (not 5th) Fridays Mobile Shop in car park 8.30 - 11.30 (NEW !) Fridays Yoga 10.00—11.30a.m.

55555555 Wednesday 4th Film Night “BBrooklyn” 8.00 pm Doors open 7.30 pm— see separate article for more details (continued page 22) 21

Tuesday 3rd & 17th Youth Club Thursday 5th Thursday 5th AGM Evening 7.00 p.m. (LATCH, Social Committee, Web Group) Tuesday 10th Village Assembly and Annual Parish Council Meeting 7.00 p.m. Saturday 14th Village Café Wednesday 18th Gardening Club talk Monday 30th

ADVANCE NOTICE - Is your car still covered in winter mud? Do you find yourself craving a bacon butty or a gooey homemade cake? Help is at hand! Our Village Café on June 18th will be hosted by the Bride Valley Scout Group. Come to LATCH from 10am - 12 noon where you will find games and activities run by the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, plus homemade cakes, raffle, toy and book stalls - fun for all the family. We will even wash your car for you whilst you enjoy your traditional breakfast roll and coffee! Do come and support your local scout group - we look forward to seeing you there.

QUEEN'S 90TH BIRTHDAY PICNIC – ST MARY'S UPPER CHURCHYARD – SUNDAY 19TH JUNE This event is worth being mentioned twice! Local residents are invited to bring and share a picnic, celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday in amongst other discerning picnickers in the upper churchyard of St Mary's on Sunday 12th June between 12 noon and 2 p.m. Bells will be rung and visits can be made to the upper reaches of the bell tower. The sun will undoubtedly beam down on the righteous (that would be you) and a glorious time will be had by all – by Royal Appointment.

EASTERN DREAMS: BRITAIN'S FASCINATION WITH THE ORIENT This day lived up to its title being full of “Eastern Promise” ! Those who came, 40 in all, were treated to a fascinating exploration of art and design influences in PAUL ATTERBURY’S very stimulating talk. It is always a delight to listen to so knowledgeable an expert, full of enthusiasm about his subject as Paul certainly is.

The day consisted of 2 sessions; one in the morning and then after an excellent lunch from Fivepenny Catering, Paul commented on items such as souvenirs and heirlooms brought by the participants.

As a result we were pleased to be able to send the charity 'Horatio’s Garden' a cheque for £535. This includes the proceeds from the day, a generous donation and the monies from the raffle.

Thank you Sally Dyke and Alison Davidson

LITTON CHENEY SOCIAL COMMITTEE Weather forecasts were scrutinised for days before hand, plastic sheets , gazeboes etc all mentioned, the White Horse put up a marquee , which quickly came down, but on the day a window of opportunity was forecast from 11.30 to 12.10 so the plunge was taken, the ducks were prepared for release and once again the Duck Race was readied for the off.

Doors opened and the Pied Piper effect was seen yet again as smiling families hurried along main street in case all the ducks had been “sold”. The stream was running at its fastest for years as the ducks nervously huddled in the marshalling pond, the signal was given that the final duck had been backed and off they went. Many got caught in the rapids and in the dangerous whirlpool below the waterfall, but a garden hoe helped them on their way to the finish line, where they were sympathetically “saved” for another dash for the line at Burton Bradstock the following day. Many thanks to Bridport Rotary for the ducks.

The White Horse was packed and burgers eaten by many, with the children enjoying the Easter egg hunt. Thanks Jaemie and Pete. Also thanks to all who came along and those who helped, as it wouldn’t take place without you!

The AGM Fest is on Thursday 5th May 7.00pm at LATCH when you can find out what is happening in the village. Do come along and support those who contribute so much to the social life of the village. Following reports from LATCH Social Committee and the WEB Group, there will be a DVD showing of a Safari Trip in Botswana. Do not be afraid – this is not a holiday video as you know it! So if you have ever wondered what a long drop is, now is your chance to find out, and receive a glass of wine to thank you for your trouble.

The BRIDE VALLEY NAVIGATIONAL CHALLENGE is on Thursday May 19th from 6.30 p.m. at the White Horse. Tickets are only £5, which includes a light snack when we return around 9.00. Clive Edwards is the contact person and it is important to let Clive know you are coming plus the numbers in your car. Clive can be contacted on 01308 482605 or [email protected]. 23

Sunday 31st July is the date for the SUMMER BBQ which will start at 4.00pm. Tickets will be on sale from early June with a maximum number of 100, and it is best to buy your tickets early as last year we had to refuse some latecomers but, fortunately, returns became available so everyone was able to come. This year we will have a waiting list for those who cannot commit to buying a ticket when approached, but no guarantee can be given that places will be available. We are looking for volunteers to help, including joining the Master Barbecuers Team! Could that be you?

Ron Davidson LCSC 01308 482661

BRIDE VALLEY FILMS AT LATCH Brooklyn is the last film at Litton Cheney until September; thank you for your support.

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Saoirse Ronan and Domhnall Gleeson star in this romantic drama adapted from the novel by Colm Tóibín. Set in the 1950s, the story follows young Irish woman Ellis Lacey (Ronan) as she travels to New York City, hoping to find a better life. Initially homesick, she begins to adjust to her new surroundings with the help of Italian-American Tony Fiorello (Emory Cohen), who she becomes romantically involved with. After news of a family crisis, Ellis returns to Ireland where she enjoys spending time back in her home town and becomes acquainted with a young man, Jim Farrell (Gleeson), finding herself torn between two very different paths. The cast also includes Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters.

Doors Open: 7.30 p.m. Film starts 8.00 p.m. TICKETS: £5.00 (to include a glass of wine) Tickets in advance from: Sally Dyke 482752, Lois Edwards 482605, Elizabeth Kingston 482162, Bella Spurrier 482367 or on the door. (All nos. 01308) We are sharing the licence for this film with Burton who will show it the previous Friday, 29 April.

NEXT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY : There will be a showing at Burton Bradstock ONLY of The Lady in the Van in May. Wednesday 5th October Bridge of Spies Look out for further details on posters, on the website and in the BVN.

DR PAUL BAIRD Litton Cheney wishes Dr Paul Baird a long and happy retirement after his many years of devoted service and care of our local community. May the fish continue to bite, the camper van provide adequate shelter in the harshest of weathers, and may the music never die.

PUNCKNOWLE, SWYRE & WEST BEXINGTON VILLAGE CORRESPONDENTS SID MARSHALL ELIZABETH SLATER 3 Green Barton, Swyre 1 Litton Close, Puncknowle [email protected] tel: 897318 [email protected] tel 897751 ST MARY’S CHURCH PUNCKNOWLE PUNCKNOWLE FETE SATURDAY 23 JULY

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PUNCKNOWLE ART GROUP. For two meetings, Philippa has been kind enough to guide us through impasto with knives. It has been great fun and very therapeutic whatever the results. We look forward to painting on the beach at Lyme Regis on 13th May and on 27th we will be visiting studios during Dorset Art Weeks. http://puncknowleartgroup.blogspot.co.uk/ Christine Molony

BOOK CLUB This month’s read was ‘LLand of Love and Drowning’ by Tiphanie Yanique. There was some divergence of opinion, and, as ever, plenty of discussion, about this book. The novel is an ambitious narrative which covers several generations of a family living in the American Virgin Islands during most of the twentieth century. The story develops to focus on two sisters of this family, drawing on traditional island myths as well as historical and political events to create quite a complexity seen through the eyes of the main characters; narrated in several voices and language styles.

Some in our group found the style didn't appeal and the novel lengthy, and some found the mythical element unconvincing. Others thought the book to be clever, informative and imaginative. Most found the historical information about the Islands and their politics interesting. If nothing else, the novel, being based in the Virgin Islands, was certainly topical! Jackie Hunt

PUNCKNOWLE, SWYRE & WEST BEXINGTON LUNCH CLUB Our next meal will be on 17th May. Anyone wishing to join us or those who have booked a meal and cannot make it please telephone David Buckland on 898492. New members are always welcome. If you would like to join this popular social event and are over 50 years of age please get in touch and I will be pleased to explain anything about the club you wish to know.

We are still in need of volunteers especially to assist with the cooking. It is only one Tuesday each month to serve between 25 and 30 members. The club provides a great social opportunity for many who do not always have opportunities to meet up. If you could spare the time to help with this worthwhile activity you would be most welcome. Please contact David Buckland 898492 and I would be pleased to answer any questions you may

have. David Buckland

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, SWYRE. PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, SWYRE. Swyre Trinity Fete - Saturday 25 June 2016 Opens 1pm Our village fete is taking shape and we are hoping for contributions to various stalls, In particular please put to one side bottles for our bottle tombola, items of bric a brac etc and prepare produce and plants you can contribute.

We will particularly appreciate lots of cakes, jams, fresh vegetables etc. In next month’s BVN there will be details of stallholders and of where items for the various stalls can be delivered beforehand. We are still seeking help on a few of our stalls so if you can spare the time between 12.30 and 4pm on Saturday please let me know.

We will have teas, BBQ, bric-a-brac, books, produce, cakes, plants, bottle tombola and raffle with games and childrens’ activities in the field. We are looking forward to the music entertainment by the Acoustic Roosters.

Our display this year will be local village history 200 or more years ago at the time of the enclosures Act. A donation from the proceeds will be made to the British Heart Foundation. For more information, please contact, Tony Taylor 898523.

PUNCKNOWLE DEFIBRILLATOR There was a dramatic incident in the Crown on Friday 25th March where barman Nick Collingwood collapsed suffering a cardiac arrest. Thanks to some quick thinking, volunteers performed CPR for about 20 minutes until the paramedics arrived and took him to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital where he was treated and is now recovering at home.

Landlady Blanche Alexander started a fundraising campaign for a defibrillator to be installed in the village, and within just 5 days the target £1K was reached. With matchfunding by Palmers Brewery an order for the defibrillator has been placed and it will be on the outer back wall of the pub.

A Defibrillator Demonstration Fun Day at the Crown has been provisionally set for Saturday 4th June starting at midday . South Western Ambulance Service will be on hand all day to demonstrate the machine and offer basic first aid advice and there will be live music, games and a BBQ to make it a fun day and celebrate community spirit! Keep an eye out for posters and the notices in the next BVN.

SHIPTON GORGE VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: BARBARA CHAMBERS WEST COURT, BROOK STREET, SHIPTON GORGE [email protected] TEL: 01308 897482 ST MARTIN’S CHURCH FLOODLIGHT SPONSORS Thank you to Linda and Ed Buck for sponsoring the floodlights in May In loving memory of Kit Laughton.

Thank you to all our sponsors and for those who wish to remain anonymous. Your support is much appreciated. If you would like to light up St Martins for a special occasion or a fond memory, it will cost just £5. For your occasion to be mentioned in the BVN for the appropriate month, please contact me in good time to reach the BVN submission date. Our sponsor’s names are also posted in the church porch. Phyl Webster 01898657

PARISH COUNCIL The next Parish Council meeting will be held on 4th May at 7.30pm in the village hall. Please note this is one week earlier than usual. We have two vacancies on the parish council, so if you are thinking of getting involved by becoming a councillor please contact either the clerk Paula Biss on 898189 or the chairman, Mary Boughton, on 897958 and we will be pleased to explain what is involved.

SHIPTON GORGE VILLAGE SOCIETY DCA - BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION 2016 The SG entry has now been completed & submitted by Simon Cleveland and our thanks go to him for all his work to date on this.

The Competition will be judged between the 1st May – 31st July where the Judges will arrive in the Village without any prior notice and on any number of occasions. As well as the whole of the Village, they will be looking at a number of specific areas (Playing Field, Orchard, Village Hall, St Martin’s Churchyard, Saunders/Richardson Wood, Village Green etc..) along with our Notice Boards. Recent years have shown that the absence of any LITTER is also a high priority on their marking sheet.

The results will be announced in mid September.

SGVS ANNUAL ‘BIG QUIZ’ with Fish/Chips (or Veggie) Supper Just an early reminder that our Annual BIG QUIZ will take place on SATURDAY 25th JUNE at 7.00pm in the Village Hall. More details will be published in the June edition of the BVN.

"AUCTION OF PROMISES" New Inn Support Limited will be holding an Auction of Promises on Friday May 6th as part of their fundraising activities for the future of our pub. It is being held in the New Inn, beginning at 7.30. Oliver Letwin is our guest auctioneer for the evening which features many interesting pledges. Come along for an enjoyable evening, and an opportunity to bid. NISL

SG VILLAGE HALL On Wednesday 18th May at 7.30 pm,, Bruce Upton will give a presentation on the historic Bridport / Maiden Newton railway. This will no doubt bring back a lot of memories to long standing residents of Dorset and give an in depth view of a bygone era to new residents. The talk will be approximately one hour long with any questions/discussion at the end.All are welcome. To attend please contact Graham Garner on 01308 897357 or Doris Benselin on 01308 897562.Tickets are £4.Please bring your own drinks and nibbles.

Proceeds will go to the hall's general maintenance fund.

VILLAGE HALL 100 CLUB APRIL DRAW £20 Dave and Pauline Osmond £10 Tracey Lynwood £5 Robert and Lyn Pettit

THANK YOU A huge thank you to everyone who sent good wishes and offers of help after my operation in January, not only from Shipton Gorge and the Bride Valley but the surrounding areas as well, and special thanks to my husband David who has been chief cook and bottle washer. It has been a bit of a haul but your thoughts and prayers have helped me back on the road to normality. Thank you and God bless you all. Yvette Smith 30

BURTON BRADSTOCK VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: IAN WIGGLESWORTH 9, NORTHOVER CLOSE, BURTON BRADSTOCK, DT6 4RX [email protected], Tel: 01308 897083 FRIENDS OF BURTON BRADSTOCK LIBRARY (FBBL) I would like to thank Chris Wilkinson for his display of photographs in the Library during April. They were of interest to us all and a hard act to follow. It is amazing to think that William Shakespeare died 19 years before the White House was built.

The Talking Shakespeare theme will continue for another week. Please keep sending in your thoughts, anecdotes or even your favourite quotes to the Library or email: [email protected] .

A number of volunteers have or will be leaving us shortly. I would like to thank them on behalf of the Friends for all their help and wish them well in the future. It means we have a vacancy for two volunteer cleaners on a Monday morning at the Library for an hour every six weeks. If you are interested please contact Sandy on 01308 898358

After a winter break Story Time for younger children will be every 4th Monday in the Library starting on 9th May at 2.30pm. The date for June is Monday 6th.

POLICE SURGERY Dave Ash PCSO will be in the Library Tuesday 3rd May 11.00am

LOOKING FORWARD Celebrating the 50th anniversary of England winning the world cup we are planning to have a Subbuteo competition during July with final on 30th. More details to follow.

BURTON BRADSTOCK COMMUNITY LIBRARY OPENING HOURS Monday 3.00pm to 5.00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3.00pm to 5.00pm Tuesday & Saturday 10.00am to 12.00am

[email protected] www.burtonbradstocklibrary.org.uk phone 01308 897653 Rosemary Daniels (Chair FBBL Trustees)

'BURTON BRADSTOCK - TRAIL AND TALE' A new guide to the village, 'Burton Bradstock - Trail and Tale’,, is now on sale. The booklet is in the form of a walk around the centre of the village telling its history. It is in full colour and 16 pages long. The booklet is the work of myself and David with printing being paid for by Burton Bradstock Online Committee.

The guide is on sale at three outlets in the village, namely the Post Office, the Church and the Library, at £1.00 each. All the outlets were given their booklets free of charge through the generosity of Burton Bradstock Online, and each will retain the proceeds from their sales to support their respective community activity. Please buy your copy now. Susan (Moores)

SPRING CONCERT BURTON BRADSTOCK VILLAGE HALL Friday 3rd June at 7.30pm

With David Juritz (violin) Anna Hashimoto (clarinet) and Caroline Dowdle (piano)

Darius Milhaud Suite for clarinet, violin and piano Op 157♭ Aram Khachaturian Trio for clarinet, violin and piano Igor Stravinsky The Soldier’s Tale for clarinet, violin and piano Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Trio in E♭“Kegelstatt” KV 498

Tickets will be on sale from Saturday 7th May from Gill Redford 01308 897203 or Burton Bradstock Post Office at £10

BURTON BRADSTOCK FESTIVAL 13TH TO 21ST AUGUST 2016

BURTON BRADSTOCK VILLAGE SOCIETY The Village Society’s A.G.M will be held on Friday 13th May at 7.30 p.m. followed by a glass of wine and a small finger buffet. The following morning Saturday 14th May is our plant sale and coffee morning. We will be open from 10.15 am until 12 noon. The purpose of this coffee morning is to raise funds for the Flower and Produce Show in July. We would be very grateful for any donations of plants and cakes. If you could label the plants it would be very helpful especially the tomato

32 varieties and I know Colin once sold some cabbage plants for Brussels sprouts !!!!!!! If you have any donations please could bring them to the village Hall before we open at 10.15am.or drop them off to a committee member beforehand. Please do come along and stock up on flowers and vegetable plants ready for the growing season. Sandy Adderley VILLAGE HALL TRUST For bookings please contact Mrs Val Ferré (01308 897648)

“200 CLUB” DRAW APRIL 2016 WDDC LICENCE NO: SL0080

Congratulations to the winners: 1st £42.80 No 88: Mr Peter Eaglestone 2nd £21.40 No 108: Mr Bob Hynds 3rd £10.70 No 63: Mr Robert Bryan Anyone wanting to become a member in time for the May-December draws should telephone Alan Clarke on 01308 897051 and let him have £8 – one pound for each of the remaining 9 draws in the year. There are double prizes in the December draw.

COFFEE STOP MORNINGS The regular monthly Coffee Stop mornings in the hall where a hot drink and a biscuit are available for 50p were started to provide a general “meet and chat” venue. They run from 10:00 to 12:00 and all are welcome. The next 2 meeting dates are listed below. Date Organiser Wed 25th May Friends of Burton Bradstock Library Wed 22nd June Village Society

BURTON BRADSTOCK FILMS By popular demand Burton Bradstock Films have added an extra film night to their 2015/16 season and this year will finish for the summer break on Friday 20 May showing The Lady In The Van

2015/16 has been an exceptional time for some excellent films and this true story of the relationship between playwright Alan Bennett and Miss Shepherd, a lady of uncertain origins, who Bennett allows to park her van on his driveway while she lives in it for 15 years is up there with the best. Dame Maggie Smith

33 gives a marvellous performance to a story that is poignant and at times gives an hilarious insight into its fact based story. Definitely one not to be missed.

Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets will be on sale from 1 May at Burton Bradstock Post Office and if available on the night at the door. Tickets are £5 each and include a glass of wine or a soft drink.

On this occasion this film will only be shown in the valley by Burton Bradstock Films. Burton Bradstock Films and Bride Valley Films will be starting off the new September season with the Tom Hanks film Bridge of Spies (licence to be confirmed) Details in September BVN.

Having already played to packed houses around the area, The Watkins and Swarbrick Band continue their tour of village halls with a Visit to BURTON BRADSTOCK.

Multi instrumentalists, Ken Watkins & Simon Swarbrick have an enduring musical affinity that translates into a performance which can really move an audience Ken is a masterful portrayer of songs, and along with sensitive playing of guitars, fiddle, banjo, mandolin and ukulele, Ken & Simon will take you on a musical journey from folk to country, jazz and all places in between. Vocals are also provided by the unique and very lovely voice of acclaimed singer, Lucy Watkins. The harmonies between Ken, Lucy & Angela Heron Watkins have been described as a 'wonderful blend'. Throw in plenty of informality, some lively banter and a few witty observations of life, and you have all the ingredients for a rewarding musical evening. Burton Bradstock Village Hall Saturday 7 May 8pm (doors 7-30pm) £: Pay what you like at the end of the show THERE WILL BE A BAR AT THE VENUE. SEAT RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: 01305 837299

PARNHAM VOICES, the well-respected Beaminster based a Capella group, will be performing in St Mary’s church, Burton Bradstock on Saturday 21st May at 7pm. The concert will feature music from various centuries, both secular and religious, and music related to the works of Shakespeare in reflection of the 400th anniversary of his death.

Tickets cost £7.50 and are available from Burton Bradstock Post Office. Refreshments will be available in the interval and donations for this would be appreciated. All profits will go towards church funds.

PICNIC IN THE PARK. A CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY On Sunday 12th June there will be a free-to-enter event for all, villagers and visitors, on the Burton Bradstock Sports Field (opposite the garage) from 14:30 to 17:00. Intended to both celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday and have some fun at the same time, there will be a picnic area for people to either bring their own tables, chairs, food and drink, or purchase food from the Hive Beach Café refreshments van (including popcorn and candy floss) and Maydown Farm burger stall. Regrettably no private BBQ’s are allowed on the sports field.

There will be an entertainment area for everyone with various Fete games and competitions for all. These will be free to use or enter, with prizes of sweets for winners.

During the afternoon there will be a sing along session with the Burton Bradstock Players plus live entertainment from local groups Mor or Less and Moveable Feast.

There will also be an exhibition tent showing how Village life and the surrounding area has changed during the Queen’s lifetime.

Entry is free to all, so please come along and have a fun afternoon to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday.

BURTON BRADSTOCK VILLAGE FAYRE Monday 30th May 2016 (2.00 pm to 4.30 pm) The Burton Bradstock Village Fayre will be held in the Rectory Gardens and Village Hall on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May starting at 2.00 pm.

Described by visitors as a traditional English event “Straight out of Midsomer Murders” it’s an ideal afternoon out for all local and visiting families.

There will be lots of stalls and games providing all the fun and interest you expect at a Fayre, children will be able to test their agility on an obstacle course, and, new this year, there will be a test of strength and skill for all comers. Ice creams, soft drinks, a barbeque and our famous Dorset cream teas will also be on offer.

Your support in previous years has made this event a great success with the money raised contributing towards running, maintaining and improving the Village Hall.

In order to make the Fayre a success again we need volunteers to help with the stalls and games and we need donations for the stalls, the General Raffle and Bottle Tombola.

If you can help in any way the people to contact are:

Fancy Goods – Barbara Pursey – Tel: 01308 897496 Barbara will be grateful for any soap, small pieces of china, costume jewellery, scarves, sewn items, embroidery etc. or anything suitable for a gift.

Children’s Stall – Irene Smith – Tel: 01308 897020 Irene will be grateful for any donations. Any toys, books, games, soft toys, crayons etc. (new or used) must be clean, in good condition and safe for young children.

White Elephant/ Books, CDs, and DVDs People with items to donate to the White Elephant Stall or the Books, CD & DVD Stall should contact Richard Ferré (01308 897648) who will let them know time and place for delivery or collection (all items in good condition please). There will be a box in the Library for the two weeks before the Fayre where you may leave any Books, CDs, and DVDs, but not White Elephant items. Alternatively please see the note below on when to leave items for all stalls at the Village Hall.

Plants and Produce – Pat Broomhead – Tel: 01308 897408 Pat will be pleased to receive any plants or produce in the Rectory Gardens on the morning of the Fayre between 10.00am and midday.

Sweet Surprises – Noreen Short – Tel: 01308 898766 Noreen would be grateful if you could donate wrapped sweets to fill plastic containers which they will provide.

Cakes and Preserves – Chris Clark – Tel: 01308 897118 The WI is organizing this stall and they would be grateful for any donations and these can be brought to the Village Hall on the morning of the Fayre and left in the Hall itself (not the Kitchen).

Bottle Tombola – Richard Ferré – Tel: 01308 897648 Please contact Richard with your donations of bottles or cans of alcoholic or soft drinks. Alternatively please bring them to the Village Hall on May 23rd – see note below.

General Raffle – Jan Clark – Tel: 01308 897412 Jan is organising the General Raffle and as well as standalone items, it is hoped to put together hampers of food and fruit so tins of food, preserves, packets of tea, coffee etc will be much appreciated.

Generally... A lot of help will be needed to set up and take down on the day. If you are able to come to the Rectory Gardens at 9.00 am to help set up the stalls etc. or at about 4.30 pm to help pack them away your help would be gratefully appreciated – please contact Graham Moody on 01308 898548.

Note: The Village Hall Committee Room will be open from 9.30am to midday on Saturday 28th May to receive items for any of the stalls, but particularly the White Elephant and Book stalls.

Please contact Graham Moody on 01308 898548 if you want to volunteer or if you have any queries.

BURTON BRADSTOCK PARISH COUNCIL Allotments We still have vacant allotments in Burton Bradstock

5 Elms Green During May the works to the edging of the 5 Elms village green will commence, residents in the area will be asked not to park on the edge of the green whilst this is done

Vacancies on the Council Residents of Burton Bradstock are Planting on the Village Green of the Walnut tree reminded that there donated by Mr Hindson are still currently vacancies on the Parish Council and would welcome some fresh faces.

The next Annual Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday 11th May 2016 7.30 pm in the Reading Room. All welcome. The agenda will be available at least 3 clear days before the meeting, on the Parish Council notice boards (outside the Reading Room and the Library), and on the website. www.burtonbradstockparishcouncil.org If you have any queries on any of the above information you can contact the Council through the Parish Clerk, Mrs Michele Harding, by email on [email protected] or by phone on 07814 016971. 37

MESSY CHURCH 10.30am Puncknowle Village Hall Sunday 15th May coffee, play, chat ALL WELCOME

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LITTLEBREDY VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: email: pwbridehead@btinternet. com Tel: 482232 Welcome to India Gore, who has moved into Foxholes Farm Cottage over the Easter period. She joins us as a newcomer to the village, but her housemate’s move has been shorter, as Poppy Armstrong has moved from West Lodge to live there too. They are work colleagues in the expanding empire of The Stables chain of restaurants, and we wish all concerned well.

The “MMade in Dorset” event at Bridehead on the 19th March was designed to showcase local artwork and produce and included a stall of goods provided entirely by Littlebredy residents in aid of the Church (which also shared some of the profits from the whole event). Thanks to the hard work and salesmanship skills of many people, the Church benefited to the tune of over £900 from the event – well done to all.

The same applies to the splendid team which decorated the Church so beautifully for Easter. With primroses (and bluebells even more so) on the late side this year, some of the traditional texts in the windows had to be dispensed with, but overall it was the customary great display, much appreciated by visitors and those who attended the services. Thanks and congratulations to everyone for their skill and hard work. And thanks too to Ben and Charlie for laying on the Lent Frugal Lunch at The Old Parsonage just before Easter, which also contributed at their request to the Church’s coffers.

Advance notice that Her Majesty the Queen hopes that local communities will be contributing to the official celebrations of her 90th birthday by organising events of their own over the weekend of the 11th/12th June. No doubt the Social Club Committee will be putting their thinking caps on in the meanwhile so that there will be something in the village to publicise in these Notes next month. CALLING ALL LOCAL CREATIVE TALENT! We are always on the look out for photographs or other artwork to grace the cover of the BVN. Please forward electronic copies of images for submission, along with any queries about format resolution etc to the editor at [email protected]. A bounty of £10 will be paid for any cover image used

LONG BREDY VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: SUSAN DYER TEL: 482882 EMAIL: [email protected]

LONG BREDY 100 CLUB WINNERS MARCH 2016 £25 No. 39 Lady Williams £15 No. 62 Bruce & Rachel Maltby £5 No.58 Briony Holmes

100 MILE WALK Over the weekends of May 1st - 2nd and May 29th - 30th, walkers who are participating in this event will be using the Village Hall for some rest and recuperation. Watch out for the torchlights of the night walkers. Not only is it excellent that the hall is being used by the group, but also that one of their members has donated a fridge for the hall kitchen. We are very grateful for this and hope that the walkers enjoy their visit to Long Bredy and the Bride Valley.

COFFEE MORNING AND BRING AND BUY Rosemarie and Albert Pitcher and family are having a bring and buy, cake sale, plants and raffle on Saturday 21st May from 10.00 till 12.00 in the Village Hall, to raise funds for their grandson, Charlie, who is taking part in Kingsbere Explorer Scout Kenya Expedition 2017, in association with ‘MMoving Mountains’, and needs funds towards the cost.

If anyone would like to donate, it would be very much appreciated. Please contact Long Bredy 482486

PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN The Parish Council would like to say a huge thank you to all those who took part in the Annual Spring Clean picking litter, driving the support vehicle, organising refreshments etc. We had a good turnout again this year and it was lovely to have so many children taking part. Once again we were surprised by the large amount of litter collected and the variety! Several people were unable to attend on the day but carried out their own clean up around the village so many thanks for that. The refreshments

were most welcome after the hard work and the donations collected amounted to £13.15. This will go towards the expenses of the morning.

ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGS The Annual Parish Meetings for Kingston Russell and Long Bredy will be held separately on Monday, 23rd May in the Village Hall, Long Bredy. The Kingston Russell Parish Meeting will be held at 6.30pm and this will be followed by the Long Bredy Parish Meeting at 7.00pm. One item under discussion will be village fund raising and the distribution of the proceeds. This is your opportunity to raise matters relating to the parishes of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell. If you have an issue you would like discussed please bring it to the meeting or let the Parish Clerk know beforehand so that it can be added to the agenda. Refreshments will be served. Parish Clerk: Gwen Kinghorn, 7 Bedford Terrace, Long Bredy Tel: 01308 482270 or email [email protected]

THE PLAYING FIELD, LONG BREDY Children of the village, visiting nieces, nephews, grandchildren and visitors, the Parish Council would like your views on the playing field! How would you improve it? Would you like more seating areas, different play equipment and if so what kind? New equipment needs money; would you and your family be happy to help raise it? It’s your area so have a think and let us know. You can speak to Gwen Kinghorn, the Parish Clerk, or drop a note into the Parish Clerk, 7 Bedford Terrace, Long Bredy, or speak to a Parish Councillor or send an email to [email protected] or come along to the Annual Parish Meeting (the refreshments are very good!) or send your parents along to speak for you.

ROYAL SUMMER EVENT Long Bredy invites anyone - resident or visitor - to their Royal Summer Event on Saturday June 11th in St Peter’s Church.

There will be a Flower Arranging Competition and a Photography Competition - all exhibits on display in the church from 12.00 noon until 5.00pm. Light refreshments including sandwiches, cakes, tea/coffee will be served in church.

Outside, there will be stalls selling plants, cakes, and nearly-new items together with some traditional side-shows for children to enjoy, and a church trail for a family challenge.

The exhibition entries will also be on display in the church on Sunday July 12th from 11.00am until 3.00pm

St Peter’s has a beautiful setting - if you have never been come and see for yourself what visitors often comment on.

Please contact Gwen and Alan Kinghorn tel no. 482270 for all information concerning the competitions or refer to the village website www.longbredy.org.uk for full details.

FINGERPOSTS Of the 1285 fingerposts which Dorset had in the 1950’s, fewer than 717 survive today in their original form. With the curved end to the arms and the roundel giving the county name, place name and grid reference, Dorset’s are thought to be unique. (The grid reference on the roundel appeared at the request of the Ministry of Transport to have this included as an experiment on the posts in the West Riding of Yorkshire and Dorset.) Some counties’ posts are square-ended; others are pointed/triangular.

The County Council no longer has a remit to replace them and so those in Long Bredy have been refurbished using a substantial grant from Dorset County Councillor Ian Gardner’s Divisional Fund, a small grant from AONB, with residents and friends providing the rest of the money. In order to have the grant, strict criteria had to followed.

Facts and figures (and mental arithmetic if you wish!) about the refurbishment:

David and Ruth Cullingford removed both the old arms of the 4 posts, which in some cases were just plywood, and tricky to remove as screws had rusted. All new arms had to be made from hardwood with a good tannin content. Russell Randell sourced the oak which was used. 274 letters were cast to the accepted standard by Stephen Coles of Shaftesbury. Dick Elliot fettled and painted every letter. David Cullingford shaped the ends of the arms. David and Ruth Cullingford, with some help from David Cain, painted the 9 arms and most of the posts.

Painting the arms was another condition of the grant - 4 undercoats and at least 3 topcoats. Michael Felce painted the post of the church sign. David Cullingford and Dick Elliot assembled everything. All the letters had to be screwed on with an average of 3 screws for each letter, using countersunk screws. The bulk of the work was done by David and Dick using their excellent wood and metal work skills and the Parish Council particularly wishes to thank them.

Traditional road signage is becoming rarer; Long Bredy is very fortunate that people value it enough to help cover the cost of refurbishment and that it has some extremely dedicated residents who gave up MANY hours of their time over the last year to preserve some of Dorset’s unique heritage for the next generation or two. A labour ….. but not necessarily of love, by the end! Thank you to everyone who contributed, especially the parish councillor who initiated the project.

THE LIVING TREE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Living Tree meets on Fridays between 2pm and 4.30pm at the Friends’ Meeting House in South Street, Bridport. It offers friendship, mutual support, creative activities, holistic therapies, diet and lifestyle information for anyone with any kind of cancer. www.thelivingtree.org.uk or contact Jo O’Farrell on 01308 427851 BRING & BUY

PLANT SALE at Advisers

Baglake Farm, Litton Cheney Telephone Assessors

DT2 9AD Receptionists Wednesday, May 18th 2016 Locations: Bridport, Lyme 10.30 - 12.30 Regis, Beaminster

Entrance £3.00 - includes coffee THE NEXT TRAINING COURSE STARTS Monday 23rd May 2016 In aid of TO FIND OUT MORE AND COLLECT AN The Dorset Gardens’ Trust APPLICATION FORM

www.dorsetgardenstrust.co.uk CALL IN TO 45 SOUTH STREET MONDAY TO FRIDAY BETWEEN 10.00am and 3.00 pm Registered charity 1000743 OR RING 01308 456594 OR EMAIL: [email protected]

ADVERTISE IN THE BRIDE VALLEY NEWS The BRIDE VALLEY NEWS Parish Magazine is delivered monthly free of charge to all homes in the Bride Valley – in excess of 1500.

We are already used by a wide range of advertisers. Many operate in the local area of the Bride Valley but also a good selection are from Bridport, Dorchester and Somerset. Most of these have been repeat advertisers with us over a number of years.

We have several sizes and shapes of advertising space on offer from 1/6 of a page, to a full page. We can run these on a monthly basis for 3 months, 6 months, 9 months or up to a year at a time. We can also cater for one off monthly adverts, useful for local dated events or advertising for such positions as home helps.

For further details please email the advertising manager at [email protected] DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE 3RD MAY

DIARY, MAY 2016 Sun 1 TBC Bell Restoration Project Quiz White Horse, Litton Mon 2 10.00 Julian Meeting Holy Trinity, Swyre Tue 3 11.00 Police Surgery with PCSO Ash Burton Library Wed 4 19:30 Parish Council Meeting Reading Room, Burton Wed 4 19.30 Shipton Parish Council Meeting Village Hall. Shipton Wed 4 20.00 Bride Valley Films "Brooklyn" LATCH Thu 5 9.30 Churchyard Working Party St Mary's Litton Cheney Thu 5 19.00 Latch, Social and Web Group AGMs LATCH Fri 6 19.30 NISL Auction of Promises/Oliver Letwin New Inn, Shipton Sat 7 20.00 Watkins & Swarbrick Band Village Hall, Burton Mon 9 14.30 Story Time for younger children Burton Library Tue 10 19.00 Annual Village Assembly LATCH Wed 11 19.30 Parish Council Meeting Reading Room, Burton Fri 13 10.00 Art Club Lyme Regis Fri 13 10.15 Village Society Plant sale & coffee morning Village Hall, Burton Fri 13 14.15 Tots & Pram Service St Mary's Burton Fri 13 19.30 Village Society A.G.M. Village Hall, Burton Sat 14 10.00 Village Café LATCH Tue 17 12.30 PWSB Lunch Club Village Hall, Puncknowle Wed 18 10.30 Plant Sale for Dorset Gardens' Trust Baglake Farm, Litton Wed 18 19.30 B V Garden Club - Anne Swithinbank LATCH Wed 18 19.30 Bridport/Maiden Newton R’way - Bruce Upton Village Hall. Shipton Thu 19 18.30 BV Navigational Challenge White Horse, Litton Thu 19 19.30 Bride Valley WI Egyptian Dance Village Hall, Puncknowle Fri 20 19.30 Burton Films - "The Lady in the Van" Village Hall, Burton Sat 21 10.00 Coffee Morning/ Bring and Buy Village Hall, Long Bredy Sat 21 19.00 Parnham Voices in concert St Mary's Church, Burton Sat 21 9.00 Gospel Choir Day - Jo Sercombe St John's West Bay Mon 23 18.30 Kingston Russell Annual Parish Meeting Village Hall, Long Bredy Mon 23 19.00 Long Bredy Annual Parish Meeting Village Hall, Long Bredy Mon 23 19.30 Bride Valley British Legion - Social The Anchor, Burton Wed 25 10.00 Coffee stop hosted by Friends of the Library Village Hall, Burton Fri 27 10.00 Art Club Dorset Art Weeks Sun 29 12.00 Brit Valley Rotary Dog Show West Bay Showground Mon 30 12.00 Litton Village Fete LATCH Mon 30 14.00 Village Fayre Rectory Garden, Burton 45

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